Introduction: a Typical Embedded System

It's not always clear what separates ordinary Linux from embedded Linux. This article takes a look at the parts that make up a typical embedded system, starting with the bootloader and ending with end-user applications.

Johan Thelin has worked with software development since 1995 and Qt since
2000. Having seen server-side enterprise software, desktop applications
and Web solutions, he now works as a consultant focusing on embedded
systems. He can be contacted at johan@thelins.se.